Slowing ageing
Eons before Spanish Navigator/Explorer Ponce de Leon travelled around the world searching for the Fountain of Youth, people in their native domain, surprisingly, even the cavemen, had already been using…
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$1.18 billion behavioral health expansion set to reshape treatment access across California
New funding will build treatment beds, crisis centers, and recovery facilities statewide—targeting gaps tied to homelessness, emergency care, and untreated mental illness SACRAMENTO — California is undertaking a major expansion of…
Low rate of colon cancer screening risks lives for no reason
By Dr. Noel Fajardo March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Nevada has a serious problem we cannot ignore. In our state, 34% of residents are not up to date…
SF Mayor Overhauls “Broken” Permit System to Drive Recovery
photo credit image from Facebook/@danielluriesf SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday introduced a sweeping legislative package to dismantle the city’s “bureaucratic labyrinth,” targeting red tape for small businesses…
End of the road in Miami: Eala, Fernandez, and Krawczyk shift focus to clay
Alexandra Eala (left) celebrates a point under the Philippine flag, while Leylah Fernandez of Canada, with Filipino heritage (center), shares a post-match moment with Venus Williams, and Desirae Krawczyk of…
LA Fashion Week spring 2026: House of Musa brings Filipino craftsmanship and purpose to the runway
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles’ creative energy took center stage during LA Fashion Week Spring 2026 at The Lot at Formosa, where designers from around the world presented collections that blended…
Global leadership, shared purpose Filipino-American changemakers honored at Global Impact Summit in Bali
BALI, Indonesia — Filipino-American leaders were among those recognized at the inaugural Global Impact Summit & Awards, held February 24 to 25, 2026 at the Harper Hotel in Kuta. The two-day…
Aviation Crisis Deepens: Trump Deploys ICE Agents to Airports as TSA Absenteeism Hits Record Highs
WASHINGTON — A staffing strain at U.S. airports has intensified as a partial shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now in its second month, prompting federal authorities to…
Nic Chien recounts discovering parents’ separation through a stranger’s social media comment
Nic Chien, a performer and visual artist, continues to pursue a career in musical theater. – Photo credit : @nicchien instagram account The 19-year-old performer says he learned of Lea Salonga and…
The Global Phenomenon Returns: Two-Time Emmy® Award-Winning Producer Marc Anthony Nicolas Premieres Season 3 of ‘Make Your Marc’
LOS ANGELES, CA — Two-time Emmy® Award-winning producer and celebrated host Marc Anthony Nicolas is officially back for a third season of his hit series, Make Your Marc. The highly…
Sunshine Cruz Discloses Myasthenia Gravis Battle, Citing Health for Career Hiatus
Photo from Facebook/@sunshinebcruz0718 MANILA — Actress Sunshine Cruz has addressed public scrutiny regarding her appearance by disclosing a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease. The announcement, made…
Singer Geneva Cruz Earns University Degree After 33-Year Journey
Image from Facebook/@genevacruzofficial MANILA — Geneva Cruz, the veteran Filipina singer, actress, and Philippine Air Force reservist, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Philippine Christian University…
Pangilinans Slash Diesel Prices at Family-Owned Station to Offset Global Energy Surge
Anthony and Donny Pangilinan Photo from Instagram/@seikophilippines SILANG, Philippines — Amid a volatile global energy market and a domestic cost-of-living crisis, actor Donny Pangilinan and his father, businessman Anthony Pangilinan,…
Gutierrez Named ‘Sexiest Woman Alive,’ Honors Corrales Legacy
Photo from Facebook/@JanineGutierrezOfficial MANILA — Actress Janine Gutierrez has been named the “Sexiest Woman Alive” for 2026 by Esquire Philippines, marking the magazine’s first conferment of the title in seven years. The…
The Purple Gold Rush: Can the Philippines Cope with the Global Ube Obsession?
Ube (Dioscorea alata) is a root crop, specifically a yam, widely cultivated in the Philippines and other tropical regions. (Photo from the Department of Agrarian Reform) As the…
The global altar: How Filipino Holy Week is evolving at home and abroad
Fil-Am community during Holy Week celebration at St. Brendan Parish Church From its biblical origins to its Filipino adaptations and global diaspora expression, Holy Week endures as a living tradition…
California moves to rename César Chávez holiday as Los Angeles redesignates observance
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday signed a proclamation renaming the city’s César Chávez Day holiday as “Farmworkers Day” in light of sexual assault allegations against the late labor…
Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence: Reclaiming the Truth of the Farmworkers Movement
We are often reminded of the profound words of Oscar Peñaranda: “If we are not going to tell our stories, no one else will.” For too long, the narrative of…
Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?
By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, Cara Anthony, and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio When Mike McKee thinks about saving money for the future, he has a few priorities….
Olivia Rodrigo signals shift toward “joy” in upcoming album during Vogue feature
image from Facebook/@OliviaRodrigoOfficial MANILA — Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo has indicated a shift in the thematic direction of her forthcoming third studio album, pointing to a broader emotional range that includes more…
APO ACNA Goes to Las Vegas
The Alpha Phi Omega (Philippines) Alumni Council of North America (ACNA) will hold its Spring Meeting on March 27–29, 2026, at the Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,…
UERM-MAASC and PMASC 2026 Medical Mission Delivers Care to Iloilo & Aklan A Journey of Hope, Service and Giving Back
The 2026 Medical Mission Team in Iloilo (top photo) and Aklan (bottom photo) spearheaded by UERM MAAAI President Dr. Ma. Teresa G. Pastor, PMASC President Dr. Warren C. Gabrillo III,…
Operation Epic Fury: Mr. President, We Need to Talk.
It is now three weeks since the U.S. started a war with Iran, calling the assault Operation Epic Fury (OEF). Trump promised a short campaign lasting just a few weeks,…
Academy Recognizes Filipino Auteur Mike De Leon in 2026 ‘In Memoriam’ Roster
Mike de Leon sometime in 2022 in his house. Photo by Vincent-Paul Boncour from Carlotta Films Facebook Page. LOS ANGELES — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has…
Filipino Actor Dylan Menor to Debut in Hollywood Feature ‘The Last Resort’
Photo from Facebook/@iamdylanmenor MANILA — Filipino actor and television personality Dylan Menor is set to make his international cinematic debut in the upcoming Hollywood romantic comedy “The Last Resort.” Directed by Donald Petrie (How to…
P-Pop Kings SB19 to Make Historic Debut at Lollapalooza 2026
Image from Facebook/@SB19Official CHICAGO — In a landmark moment for Filipino music, SB19 is officially set to become the first homegrown Filipino group to perform at Lollapalooza. The announcement, made…
On Dying to Our Fears and Anxieties
There are aspects of our lives that need to die. These may include our pride, fears, anxieties, and our tendency to compare ourselves with others. We often become dissatisfied with…
Showbiz Icon Meets Tech Powerhouse: Edu Manzano and Ann Cuisia Confirm Partnership
Ann Cuisia and Edu Manzano Photo from Instagram/@pgmnofficial MANILA — The Philippine entertainment landscape just gained a high-tech edge. In a revelation that has set social media abuzz, veteran actor…
Megastar Sharon Cuneta Undergoes Spinal Procedure in Singapore
Image from Instagram/@ reallysharoncuneta SINGAPORE — Sharon Cuneta, the veteran singer and actress widely regarded as the Philippines’ “Megastar,” confirmed Thursday that she underwent a specialized spinal procedure at Mount Elizabeth…
Newly surfaced allegations accuse César Chávez of abuse involving women and minors during his tenure as UFW leader
César Chávez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers. Chávez led national boycotts and organizing efforts that brought attention to the working conditions of agricultural laborers in the United States. –…